The title of a great Australian movie about Gallipoli directed by
Peter Weir that follows the life of Archibald(played by
Mark Lee), a promising young athlete, who joins the
ANZAC expedition to Turkey in 1915 even though he is underage. Archy is joined by Frank Dunne (played by
Mel Gibson) and they share the journey to Gallipoli displaying what would be considered the most stereotypical display of australian
mateship I can think of.
This film has all the key elements; a great story, gripping, humour and great cinematography. The chemistry between Lee and Gibson seems to be reflected on screen as well. They seem like two friends that would go to the pub for a beer and a chat. Despite being shot in 1981 in hasn't dated. This story mixes the lives of young male Australians with the politics and English involvement in the haphazard and farcical Gallipoli offensive to give a strong anti-war message at a personal level. Great pace, balance and sound track.
What are your legs made of?
steelsprings.
What will they do?
Hurtle me down the track.
What will they do?!
Hurtle me down the track!
How fast can you run?!
Fast as a leapoard
How fast are you going to run?!
Fast as a leapoard!
This is considered by some to be the finest anti-war movie made. Writing credist also need to be given to David Williamson. Weir says that...
"Gallipoli is about two young men on the road to adventure, how they crossed continents and great oceans, climbed the pyramids and walked through the ancient sands of Egypt, and the deserts of the outback, to their appointment with destiny at Gallipoli."
http://www10.pair.com/~crazydv/weir/articles/articlej.html
That about sums it up.